Second Language Acquisition Approaches

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Overview of SLA Approaches: Remember to set up the SLA Approaches page with a title and graphic. This page will include a brief and concise slide show presenting key approaches to second language acquisition. Remember to include a short summary of the slide show, the slide show file, and your footer information.

Overview of Formal Approaches to SLA Slide Show

  • Examine the handouts and Module 3 lecture notes regarding the formal approaches to second language acquisition.
  • Be sure to view the web resources provided in the module.
  • Next, conduct an Internet search to locate additional information as needed. (Examples: web sites, handouts, information regarding SLA).
  • Consider the information provided as well as information you have gathered as a result of your search.

  • Be sure to reflect on the focus questions provided (See Module Assignments).
  • Approach the assignment as if you were preparing the slide show for a professional development session at your school.

Slide Show Design Checklist

Slide

Components

Title Slide
Title of the presentation, your name, school, and email.

Approach 1
Overview

Approach 2
Overview

Approach 3
Overview

Age Factor
Explanation

Other Critical Factors
Description

Tips for Teachers
Helpful suggestions for classroom teachers

Best Approach for My Students
Explain why one specific approach works best with your students (or is most appropriate).

My Favorite Approach
Describe your favorite approach and explain why the selected approach is most aligned with your personal style of teaching.

Resources on SLA
Great web sites (or web materials) for teachers

References Used
List references used in APA format

Slide Show Checklist


IMPORTANT:


  • Please remember to include graphics on each slide.
  • Give special consideration to color, formatting, and design.
  • Please submit the slide show to the Drop Box by the designated date.
  • In addition to submitting via the Drop Box, post the slide show file to your Professional Development Component of your Wiki. Include the title of the slide show and brief overview/summary of information included.

Slide Show Presentation Rubric




EXAMPLE:

Second Language Approaches: What works!

Description:
This informational slide show will assist you in becoming familiar with formal approaches to second language acquisition. In addition, factors such as age and related issues in the classroom setting are combined with tips for teachers and resources.

NOTE:
The following is only an example and not a full slide show!

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SPSE 6820
Dr. Dorothy Valcarcel Craig
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

dvcraig@mtsu.edu